Question

EXERCISE - 2A
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
(1 mark each)
Tick mark () the correct choice :
1. Which of these types of cells is most likely to divide?
(a) Epidermis
(b) Parenchyma (c) Meristem
(d) Xylem
2. Which of these tissues in a plant consists of dead cells?
(a) Parenchyma (b) Collenchyma (c) Sclerenchyma (d) Epidermis
3. Lignified elongated cells with pointed ends are those of
(a) Parenchyma
(b) Collenchyma (c) Sclerenchyma (d) Vessels
4. Cells that are living but not containing nucleus are
(a) Tracheids
(b) Sieve tubes
(c) Vessels
(d) Companion cells
5. Simple mechanical tissue devoid of lignin is represented by
(a) Parenchyma (b) Sclerenchyma (c) Collenchyma (d) Tracheids
6. Companion cells are associated with
(a) Sieve tubes
(b) Sclerenchyma (c) Vessels
(d) Parenchyma
7. The tissue that takes part in the transport of food materials is
(a) Parenchyma (b) Phloem
(c) Xylem
(d) None of these
8. Enucleate thin walled cells with perforated end walls are
(a) Companion cells (b) Tracheids
(c) Sieve tubes (d) Vessels
9. Xylem takes part in
(a) Conduction of water in the plant body (b) Conduction of food material
(c) Providing mechanical support
(d) Both (a) and (c).
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Core Science - Biology-IX​

Answer 1

Xylem, plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. ... Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.

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